Written by Han Bing. At the midpoint of the first half of the Chinese Super League season, the referee evaluations and disciplinary penalties, which have drawn widespread public attention, have shown notable progress compared to previous periods under the Chinese Football Association (CFA) and the Chinese Football League (CFL). The CFA's referee assessments have become a key measure for clarifying on-field disputes, minimizing the impact of incorrect decisions as much as possible, and their efforts in promoting fair play are evident to all.

Following the confirmed arrival of Ederson, Manchester United is working behind the scenes to sign Matheus Fernandes from West Ham United. However, the pursuit of this 21-year-old Portuguese talent is unlikely to be as smooth as the Ederson deal. The 26-year-old Brazilian defensive midfielder had no other buyers, but Fernandes is a different story—there is intense competition for his signature.

According to information from Vietnam Television (VTV), every match of the 2026 World Cup group stage will be aired live on channels VTV3, VTV6, VTV2, VTV9, and VTV10. Since these are public broadcast channels, Vietnamese viewers can watch all 104 matches for free without any cost.

Midfielder Christian Eriksen was hospitalized for health checks after unexpectedly collapsing during a friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine on the evening of June 7 (local time) in Odense.

Manchester United are considering signing former academy goalkeeper Sam Johnstone from Premier League relegated side Wolves. The 33-year-old England international joined Wolves in 2024 but served as a backup, making only 27 appearances over two seasons, with 17 last term. Johnstone came through United's youth system, winning the FA Youth Cup in 2011 alongside teammates like Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard.

Geovane Magno shares his aspiration to don the Vietnam national team jersey, while also hoping to one day join Nguyen Xuan Son on the national squad.

Nine people were injured in a mass shooting near the England team's base camp for the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City, USA.

Written by Zuo Rui. With 22 points ranking third midway through the Chinese Super League season, this is the best performance Dalian football has achieved in the top flight under the arduous efforts of the 48-year-old Li Guoxu over the past five years. How did Dalian Yingbo Haifa reach the top three? Why is the popularity of Suoyu Bay Stadium still rising? Why is the head coach, who is leading the team forward, still being called for dismissal? Perhaps the answer is simply: This is Dalian.

No surprises occurred as PVF-CAND secured all three points right at SLNA's fiery Vinh stadium, thereby clinching a playoff spot (facing Bắc Ninh, the second-placed team in the 2025/2026 National First Division).

Reporter Lu Mi reports: As a promoted team labeled a relegation favorite before the 2026 season began, Chongqing Tonglianglong entered the Chinese Super League with the "three lows" tag of low investment, low reputation, and low expectations. Now halfway through the season, they sit firmly in second place on the standings, shattering external perceptions with their underdog performance.